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Study reveals gap between perceived and measured swelling in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07165275

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 203 breast cancer survivors with lymphedema, a chronic arm swelling condition. Researchers compared how patients perceived their swelling with actual physical measurements and examined how this gap affected quality of life. The goal was to understand the emotional and physical impact to help develop more personalized care strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors better understand how patients' feelings about swelling relate to their quality of life, leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that does not test a new treatment. It only looks at existing data, so it cannot prove what causes better or worse quality of life.

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Study facts

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Participants

203 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients diagnosed with unilateral upper limb lymphedema related to breast cancer

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with unilateral upper limb lymphedema related to breast cancer * Patients who have completed the Lymphedema Quality of Life Questionnaire (LYMQOL) Exclusion Criteria: * malignant lymphedema * history of palliative chemotherapy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Cancer Lymphedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer-related lymphedema

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06351, South Korea

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